I have been shooting for 12 years and hunting for 8. Although I am not an expert, I am and experienced hunter who takes gear seriously. My most recent rifle purchase? A Savage 110 in 30'06 with acutrigger. It has a cheap scope but good rings. I will probably upgrade to a docter optic 3x9x40 soon. But the rifle is great as most experienced hunters know. At least hunters who are interetsed in performance and accuracy over looks and brand name.
AS for your slection, I would buy it without the scope and mounts and do those yourself.
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